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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.01, 1,260.99 and 560.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.01, 1,260.99 and 560.04 is: 772.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.01 : 1,260.99 = 560.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.01/1,260.99 = 560.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.01x = 1,260.99 × 560.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.01x = 706,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,204.84/914.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.64

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